Timeless Beauty

With just a few products and a few minutes, these quick makeup routines add a little something extra when you don’t have time to spare

Makeup brush 101

Your guide to must-have makeup brushes

01 | ANGLED CONTOUR

Use this to apply blush, bronzer or highlighter. The angled cut flawlessly defines and highlights your features.

02 | FOUNDATION

A flat-top foundation brush is a must-have. The flat cut is great for blending for an airbrush finish.

03 | POWDER

From loose to pressed powders, this brush helps you apply blushes, bronzers, matte powders and more.

04 + 05 | BROW + SPOOLIE

Define your eyebrows with the angled brow brush, then blend and tame your hairs with the spoolie.

06 | BLUSH

A tapered blush brush allows you to evenly contour and define cheeks for a naturally blended blush application.

07 | FAN BRUSH

Designed to apply a subtle amount of product, a fan brush is perfect for a finishing touch of shimmer or highlight.

When your day is full of places to go and people to see, it can feel nearly impossible to find time to incorporate a beauty routine into your busy morning. So when you’re fighting time but still want to throw on a little something on top of your standard morning moisturizer, follow these easy steps for a quick go-to morning routine that will keep you glowing all day.

5-minute basics

Step 1: A tinted moisturizer or BB cream is great for quick, sheer coverage that evens out your skin tone. If you need a little more coverage, use a foundation stick for spot coverage.

Step 2: Add a little color by pressing cream blush on the apples of your cheeks. We love Glossier’s Cloud Paint, which is seamless, sheer and beautiful, giving you a healthy, flushed glow.

Step 3: Lightly apply a powder highlighter to the high points of your cheekbones, and directly above and below the arch of your eyebrows for an instant lift.

Step 4: Finish it off by defining your lashes with 1-2 coats of mascara.

Bonus: Once you’ve gotten it down with time to spare, apply a shimmer cream shadow to the inner corners of your eyes and add a lightly tinted lip oil for a high shine.

Get the Look

1. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick, $46, Nordstrom.com

2. Glossier Cloud Paint, $18, Glossier.com

3. Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, $38, BeccaCosmetics.com

4. Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara, $9.99, LorealParisUSA.com

10-minute glow-up

Step 1: The first step to glowing skin starts with an essential: skincare. For smooth skin, start with an exfoliator to buff away dead skin and follow up with a moisturizer to create a smooth surface to work with.

Step 2: To create a subtle glow before even reaching for your highlighter, prime your face with an oil or illuminating balm after moisturizing for a natural-looking radiance.